"But this concert money is all going to a poor musician whose music is mute—— Isn't that just noble? How could Jeanie have ever doubted him?"
"But the way is plain now—and I—I am thinking of going abroad, Toney."
"Going abroad, oh, why? What will—your aunt and Maud say?"
"I shall leave them in possession—I don't think——" He paused.
"Well, that is queer, I am sorry, I thought you——" Toney did not often flounder, but she found herself in a bog. How could he leave Maud and go abroad?
"Not for long?"
"Oh, I don't know—till things get clearer."
"Is there a hitch, Mr. Waycott? Can't I make it straight, is the old pussy cat—— Oh, I beg your pardon, she is your aunt!" Lewis laughed.
"You mean my aunt won't want to turn out because of this wedding coming on." Toney didn't mean that, but she nodded.
"I really can't stand a wedding—but they are welcome to use my house."